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- the Big Bet -

I made a bet with my youngest grandchild Adrian No big money We bet for a penny each The result was that Adrian lost Huge loss for a little boy He tried to blow it away His brother reminded him of the penny A thoughtful answer came: "Grandma does not care about money" ... "She can rather get four good huggs" - True story 05.08.2013 A-L Andresen :)

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Carol Eastman

Date: 8/13/2013 12:00:00 PM

Precious thoughts...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/13/2013 12:07:00 PM

- Thanks for visiting and your kind comments Carol, much appreciated feedback on my poems. - Oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/12/2013 9:29:00 PM

Hugs are so much better than money any day. Love what children come out with. My grandson is just starting to talk so will see what comes out of his mouth. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/13/2013 12:57:00 AM

- Thank you for your comments and visit, Phyllis. - means a lot to get feedback. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/11/2013 3:36:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise; I agree four big hugs are better than money..... have a great day.... Lucilla

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/12/2013 1:57:00 AM

- Thank you for your comments and visit, Lucilla. - means a lot to get feedback. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/10/2013 1:26:00 PM

Smile always, my sweet friend. Enjoyed the poem and love to your grand children. Loved always, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/10/2013 1:35:00 PM

- Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you bl. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/10/2013 6:02:00 AM

Made me smile this am, Anne Lise! 'm goin to my daughters across town to house-sit their beagle for the wkend today! Love, jimbo

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/10/2013 6:33:00 AM

- Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you James. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/9/2013 7:24:00 PM

happy weekend, anne... i bet life is goood!..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/10/2013 5:22:00 AM

- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/8/2013 10:49:00 AM

Soooooooooo TRUE!! what a smart child. Light & Love

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 11:28:00 AM

- Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Debbie. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Chittaranjan Dey

Date: 8/8/2013 10:02:00 AM

This expression is a shortening and revision of expressions in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Nice read & thnx for sharing.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 11:28:00 AM

- Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Ray Dey. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Sue-Ellen Newman

Date: 8/8/2013 4:35:00 AM

Oh soooo cute, from the mouths of babes, wise beyond his years, great read, blessings to all, sueellen

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 7:39:00 AM

- Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, nice with a comment from you Sue-Ellen. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones

Date: 8/7/2013 7:03:00 PM

Grandma does not care about money....this says a lot about you Anne Lise. You have made sure he knows what is important....love! Awesome story....

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 2:43:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Donna !- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Jack Horne

Date: 8/7/2013 5:29:00 PM

awww, such a sweet write

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 2:42:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Jack!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/7/2013 10:57:00 AM

a fine day to you, anne.. i made a bet with my godchild and he won, ohhh!..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 2:44:00 AM

.... huggs to you !!!! :)

Gail Debole

Date: 8/7/2013 10:07:00 AM

Hugs always trumps $. Love your sweet poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/8/2013 2:42:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Gail !- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/6/2013 9:15:00 AM

hi, anne.. may your day be just as sweet as you are!... dis you win any bet today?..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 10:56:00 AM

- No new bets today ... :))

Karen Croft

Date: 8/6/2013 8:34:00 AM

That's always better. (Last 2 lines)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 8:52:00 AM

.... true Karen :)) - Nice that you visited my little story!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Gary Wayne Hill

Date: 8/6/2013 2:50:00 AM

Cute story my friend, and a wise litle chap for hugs are indeed priceless.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 6:53:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Gary!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Cherie Thomas

Date: 8/6/2013 12:53:00 AM

The sweetness of a child...:0) love it,,,ty4sharing Anne

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 1:46:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Cherie!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 8/5/2013 6:10:00 PM

So cute, Anne-Lise. I bet you are enjoying them. Children are so precious and funny. Love it. Have a beautiful evening. It looks like one here.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 1:45:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you Toquyen!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/5/2013 5:29:00 PM

Ahhh!! Cute story..Enjoyed reading your story in poetic form..Thanks for stopping by..Your visits to my work are appreciated...Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 1:45:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story !- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you Sara !- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Louis Rams

Date: 8/5/2013 4:53:00 PM

from the mouth of babes ! beautiful

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 1:44:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Louis!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/5/2013 3:00:00 PM

very sweet. From the mouth of babes!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/6/2013 1:44:00 AM

- Nice that you visited my little story Andrea!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/5/2013 1:32:00 PM

this is so endearing, anne.. you will lose all bets with your smart grandchild.... so well done!... happy rainy day here!..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/5/2013 1:48:00 PM

- Such bets 's just nice to lose :))) - Nice that you visited my little story!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you Nette! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 8/5/2013 1:03:00 PM

That is a very beautiful piece hugs sell it for me lovely

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/5/2013 1:07:00 PM

- Nice that you visited my little story!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you Liam!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Carly Lalion

Date: 8/5/2013 12:58:00 PM

Kids are so honest. I am fond of this poem, Anne. Thanks for the welcome here. -C.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/5/2013 1:02:00 PM

- Nice that you visited my little story Carly!- There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you!- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/5/2013 12:01:00 PM

A smart little boy! I know I'd rather have four good hugs from my grandchildren than a penny! Sweet write, Anne Lise! Love, Kim

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/5/2013 12:07:00 PM

- I will too!! - I won a big "pot"!!!!! :)) - Nice that you visited my little story - There are a lot of wise words from children. - He's just wonderful! - Thank you, Kim !- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)